*ALERT there are disturbing pictures attached to this blog post.
It took me a while before I was brave enough to attempt gardening, and in the spring of 2021, I decided to plant some ditch lilies. With no signs of Poison Ivy in sight I thought I was safe. I wore long sleeves, and gloves, but didn't consider wiping the sweat from my neck and the roots that I was digging up were from the vicious plant. This picture is just from the beginning, and while I didn't get the blisters as bad as I did a couple of years prior, it scarred me mentally. I was determined that our yard was out to get me and the only way to stay safe was to stay inside :(
But what kind of life is that? In July 2021 I was introduced to Farmasi and started researching their many products. I was also researching poison ivy and how to combat the effects from it's elusive oil. It was then that I started experimenting with different products every time I found a spot that I had gotten into. Finally I can say that I am no longer scared to be in our yard, as I have found something that actually works!
I go in and take a shower with our tea tree soap, then apply a charcoal toner, and charcoal face mask onto the affected area. For the last two years it has worked like a charm! I shared with my doctor, and she exclaimed, "That is brilliant!" The charcoal purifies the skin, drawing out the oil.If needed I will also use the Jojoba oil mixed with the Tea Tree essential oil, but honestly, I don't usually need it. I'm so excited with this new found freedom to feel confidant to work and play outside without fear.
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Jan
